- (1) An LEA or school shall develop and implement a board-approved LEA policy for school discipline.
- (2) An LEA shall include administration, instruction and support staff, students, parents, community council, and other community members in policy development, training, and prevention implementation to create a community sense of participation, ownership, support, and responsibility.
- (3) An LEA shall include as part of the policy, a process for parental outreach and education regarding the policy and how it can provide a discrimination and harassment free environment, through strategies promoting positive engagement between staff, students, and parents.
- (4) An LEA may incorporate Rule R277-609 into one or more of its LEA policies, ensuring that all disciplinary practices are consistent with the requirements established in this rule.
- (5) An LEA shall develop uniform and equitable methods for a school level data-based evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the policy on an annual basis.
- (6) An LEA shall publish a notice to parents and school employees of the discipline policy by reasonable means.
KEY: disciplinary actions, prohibited student behavior
Date of Last Change: March 10, 2026
Notice of Continuation: September 13, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-3-501(1)(b)(v); 53E-3-509; 53G-8-202; 53G-8-702; 53G-8-302